Cool MateMeaning of Fairly
to some extent but not very
In simple words: To a moderate degree; not too much.
Fairly in a sentence
- The test was fairly easy, so I think I did well.
- She is fairly tall for her age compared to her classmates.
- The weather today is fairly warm, making it a nice day out.
- Although he was fairly busy, he still found time to help me.
- I am fairly certain that we will finish the project by Friday.
- The recent changes to the policy were seen as fairly positive by most employees.
- She only made a fairly small mistake in her calculations.
- He played a fairly important role in the success of the event.
- The movie was fairly entertaining, with a good mix of action and humor.
How to use Fairly
Use 'fairly' to describe something that is somewhat true or has a moderate level. It is usually appropriate in both spoken and written English but may be less formal in certain contexts.
Grammar pattern
fairly + adjective/adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'fairly' as 'fairly easy' — not too hard, and not too easy!
Related words
Collocations with Fairly
- fairly easy
- fairly common
- fairly good
- fairly large
- fairly accurate
Synonyms for Fairly
- relatively
- moderately
- somewhat
- reasonably
- quite
Opposites of Fairly
- unfairly
Common mistakes with Fairly
- Using 'fairly' inappropriately with intense adjectives like 'awesome' or 'terrible'.
- Swapping 'fairly' with 'very' (they are not synonyms).
- Misplacing 'fairly' in the sentence structure.
Fairly appears in
Fairly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إلى حد ما
إلى درجة معتدلة؛ ليس كثيرًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মোটামুটি, বেশ
মাঝারি মাত্রায়; খুব বেশি নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Ziemlich
In moderatem Maße; nicht zu viel.
- SpanishEspañol
Bastante
A un grado moderado; no demasiado.
- Persianفارسی
نسبتاً، تا حدی
در حد متوسط؛ نه خیلی زیاد.
- FrenchFrançais
Assez, Plutôt
À un degré modéré ; pas trop.
- Hindiहिन्दी
काफी हद तक
मध्यम दर्जे तक; बहुत ज़्यादा नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Abbastanza, Piuttosto
A un grado moderato; non troppo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Razoavelmente, Bastante
Em um grau moderado; não demais.
- RussianРусский
довольно, весьма, неплохо
В умеренной степени; не слишком много.
- Urduاردو
کافی حد تک، مناسب طور پر
درمیانے درجے تک؛ بہت زیادہ نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
相当
适度；不太多。
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Frequently asked questions about Fairly
What does Fairly mean?
To a moderate degree; not too much.
What is the definition of Fairly?
to some extent but not very
How do you use Fairly in a sentence?
The test was fairly easy, so I think I did well.
Can you give another example of Fairly?
She is fairly tall for her age compared to her classmates.
What are synonyms for Fairly?
Common alternatives include relatively, moderately, somewhat, reasonably, quite.
What is the opposite of Fairly?
Opposite meanings include unfairly.
What words go with Fairly?
It commonly pairs with fairly easy, fairly common, fairly good, fairly large, fairly accurate.
What are common mistakes when using Fairly?
Using 'fairly' inappropriately with intense adjectives like 'awesome' or 'terrible'. Swapping 'fairly' with 'very' (they are not synonyms). Misplacing 'fairly' in the sentence structure.
How do you pronounce Fairly?
US: /["/ˈferli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfeəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fairly?
Use 'fairly' to describe something that is somewhat true or has a moderate level. It is usually appropriate in both spoken and written English but may be less formal in certain contexts.
What CEFR level is Fairly?
"Fairly" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.